Can I take propanolol for 3 days without developing a dependence?

I usually take 20mg of propanolol once every few months for anxiety. However, I have several presentations to do this week and will be taking 20mg for 3 days straight. Is this too much where I would have to taper off?

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Propranolol is a beta blocker to control certain heart conditions which is also given to help with anxiety. If you were taking for hypertension then it would be important to not just stop taking this medication. Since you are taking for reasons other than hypertension, I don't believe there is a problem. You shouldn't have to taper with such a short duration of use.

Based on the post, that has a lot more to do with you then it does the medication. It would also be a good idea to get the advice from the Dr who prescribes it, this information will benefit any ongoing treatment as it becomes part of your history.

NO rj234 your just fine and what you are using this for it is very common some take it for a week when on the road,or meeting ect and there are no ill effects to just stop it when your speaking jobs are over So no worries with this one at all... chuck1957